Phillips County Health Systems

05/25/2026

Monday Motivation ⛱

“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.”

-Theodore Roosevelt

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

Provider Spotlight⭐

Meet our esteemed visiting cardiology specialist, Mary Jo Gubitoso, DNP/APRN-C from HaysMed. With her expertise, she offers exceptional care for a wide range of heart conditions.

Meet our esteemed visiting cardiology specialist, Mary Jo Gubitoso, DNP/APRN-C, from HaysMed. With her expertise, she offers exceptional care for a wide range of heart conditions.

For more information about our visiting specialists, contact our Outpatient Specialty Clinic at (785) 540-4913.

Take proactive steps towards a healthier heart with our dedicated team.

05/20/2026

🩸 STOP THE BLEED MONTH: Your ER is Ready When Seconds Matter

Did You Know?
Severe bleeding can become life-threatening in just 3–5 minutes.
But quick action—by YOU and your local ER—can save a life.

What Our Emergency Department Is Equipped To Do
When you arrive, our team is prepared with life-saving tools and training:

Bleeding Control Supplies

QuikClot® hemostatic gauze
Wound packing materials
Commercial tourniquets
Advanced Life Support

IV fluid resuscitation
Blood transfusion capability
Tranexamic Acid (TXA) to help control bleeding
Medications to reverse blood thinners in emergency situations
Rapid Response Technology

Rapid blood infuser for critical situations
Blood warming equipment to prevent complications
Why This Matters in Rural Communities
In rural areas, time and distance matter.
Our ER is trained and equipped to stabilize life-threatening bleeding FAST—giving patients the best chance before transfer if needed.

What YOU Can Do
You don’t have to be a healthcare provider to save a life:

Apply direct pressure
Use a tourniquet if trained
Call 911 immediately
Ask us about Stop the Bleed training in our community! Saving lives starts in the community. Learn how YOU can help before EMS arrives.

www.stopthebleed.org

05/20/2026

Monday, May 25th

In observance of Memorial Day, Phillips County Medical Clinic, Rehabilitation Department, Outpatient Clinic & Hospital Lobby will be closed.

Access Care is operating from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for urgent care needs.
24-hour emergency care is available to provide prompt medical attention.

❤️🤍💙

**Please note, Access Care services are billed at a higher billing rate than a clinic visit, but substantially less than an ER visit.**

05/20/2026

Congratulations, Claudette!

Some people simply do their job. Others leave a lasting mark on everyone lucky enough to work beside them.

Friday, we celebrated the retirement of Claudette Graham, our amazing SLS Office & Clinic Coordinator. We are thankful for her for the years of support, patience, laughter, and care she brought to our team. From keeping the office running smoothly to being a familiar and welcoming face for patients and coworkers alike.

While we will miss her greatly, we are excited for all the adventures, rest, and joy this next chapter will bring. Congratulations on your retirement, and thank you for everything you have given to our team and community.

05/19/2026

Meet Sheri Jonsson, Registered Dietitian!

She has over 20 years of experience and provides personalized nutritional guidance for a variety of needs, including:
✅ Diabetes
✅ Weight Management
✅ Food Allergies
✅ Gastrointestinal Health
✅ General Wellness
✅ Irritable Bowel Syndrome
✅ Heart Disease
✅ Malnutrition
… and much more!

Sheri Jonsson, RD, is not just a dietitian — she’s your partner in health.
Call (785) 540-4913.

05/18/2026

🚨 May is Stroke Awareness Month 🚨

The American Stroke Association reminds us to BE FAST when recognizing the signs of a stroke:

😵‍ Balance – Sudden loss of balance or coordination
👀 Eyes – Sudden trouble seeing
😊 Face – Face drooping on one side
💪 Arms – Arm weakness or numbness
🗣️ Speech – Slurred speech or difficulty speaking
⏰ Time – Time to call 911 immediately

Every second counts during a stroke. Knowing the signs could save a life. Learn more from the American Stroke Association.
www.stroke.org/warningsigns

05/18/2026

Monday Motivation

You don’t have to be positive all the time. It’s perfectly okay to feel sad, angry, annoyed, frustrated, scared and anxious. Having feelings doesn’t make you a negative person. It makes you human.

- LORI DESCHENE

05/16/2026

⭐️ Above & Beyond Award ⭐️
Congratulations to our Above & Beyond winner, Jackson Horn!

We are excited to recognize Jackson and his honorable actions that truly support our mission of "patient-centered excellence"!

We also want to celebrate all of our amazing nominees who go above and beyond every day:

Trish Boswell
Emily Schneider
Eden Davis
Randy Horn
Katie Van Allen
Kai Englert
Nova Bates
Emily Whitney
Pam Christ
Emily Brandon
Crystal White
Gavin Driggs
Nova Bates
Jose Renteria
Sandy Reimer
Kayla Voss
Chris Summit
Spencer Delgado
Michelle Brown
Amy Gower

Our team's outstanding contributions make a difference every day in many different ways!